A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4381673 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4383720 epoch_slot_no: 20520 block_no: 4381496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3241 time: 2020-07-04 15:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdd08dd8b7e99ab6c6b5307acb80a81f52610f0a1d226735a6de4b08ba7e94eBlock Operator
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